Kenny is choice for 2009-10 RI president

Rotary International News - 10 September 2007

John Kenny

John Kenny, of the Rotary Club of Grangemouth, Central, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2009-10. He will become the president-nominee on 1 December if there are no challenging candidates.

Kenny is a past dean of his local law faculty, a judge, and a notary. He is active in scouting and earned the Medal of Merit for helping form new scout groups in Eastern Europe. An elder of the Church of Scotland, he’s served as session clerk and presbytery elder. Kenny was also appointed deputy lieutenant of his district by Queen Elizabeth II. He is a past president of both the Forth Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Scottish Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is also past general legal counsel of Jaycees International.

A Rotarian since 1970, Kenny served Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland as president and vice president. He has served RI as director, executive committee chair, Rotary Foundation trustee, institute moderator, district governor, convention vice chair and group leader, president’s representative, and committee member and chair. He’s been a delegate, member at large, and parliamentarian at several Councils on Legislation.

Kenny is a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation and a Bequest Society member and has received the Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award.

The nominating committee members are Ray Klinginsmith (chair), USA; G. Kenneth Morgan (secretary), USA; Jacques Berthet, France; John T. Blount, USA; Hee-Byung Chae, Korea; Gerson Gonçalves, Brazil; Abraham Gordon, USA; Sushil Gupta, India; Lynn A. Hammond, USA; Rafael G. Hechanova, Philippines; Toshio Itabashi, Japan; Jorma Lampén, Finland; Gerald A. Meigs, USA; David D. Morgan, Wales; Jiichiro Nakajima, Japan; Stan Tempelaars, The Netherlands; and Luis F. Valenzuela, Guatemala.

81 Comments:

At 9:21AM on 15 August 2008, PDG Srikanth Chatrapathy RID 3190 wrote: Greetings and Good wishes from PDG Srikanth Chatrapathy(2006-07) Lead The Way year lead by RIP Bill Boyd. I am proud to know that you belong to Junior Chambers Intl, I have served as Past State President(Karnataka India) of JCI. during 1987 My elder sister Madhura Chatrapathy is also a PDG and she is international t rainer too. We are a family of Rotary my wife Prathibha is past Prresident and a district trainer. I wish you the veyr best and I would be happy to render any assitance to you at all times. Wishing you every success. Regards, PDG Srikanth Chatrapathy

At 8:51AM on 25 July 2008, Rtn. K.C.Agrawal PHF Rotary Club Of Allahabad [india] Distt.3120 wrote: Congratulations! Rtn. John Kenny, for your becoming International President 2009-10. Indeed it is heartening to learn that you are the first International President from Scotland, a small country of five million. I am deeply moved by your thought , “I believe that high ethical standards in our business and private life are as important today as they were in the early days of rotary.” You mentioned ,“ I am here today because someone invited me to become a member of Rotary Club Of Grangemouth, a club whose membership I have enjoyed for 37 years.” Your sense of gratitude towards your membership proposer is rare. This makes you really special. I am quite sure that Rotary will get new definition , dimension and real honour under your leadership .

At 9:25AM on 3 July 2008, Frank Garrelts wrote: Good Morning, Mr. World President elect. Cobratulations to you and your team. I look forward to a very busy and active rot. year 2009/10 and I assure, that our young club will help Rotary to achieve our common purposes. We will support you to be the spirit of international collaboration in helping people who really need our support. As second goal we will also cultivate friendship in our club and with our international partner clubs. Frank Garrelts Pres. elect RC Worpswede, Germany

At 9:20AM on 23 June 2008, Gogorza Lidia wrote: From the argentinian pampas of District 1020, all Tandil Oeste Rotarians send their congratulations and best wishes

At 8:59AM on 2 June 2008, Rtn. Dilip K. Srivastava,President(2009-10),Rotary Ranchi Central,RI Dist 3250 wrote: Our Club lead by DG Anil Singh (2009-10) is working towards to become the most active & all PHF members Club

At 8:26AM on 14 May 2008, Otello Quaino wrote: From RC Gemona (Italy), District 2060, hearty congratulations and best wishes. In bocca al lupo!

At 10:56AM on 6 May 2008, DGN DR SAGA wrote: My President , Kindly accept my congratulations on being elected as RI president 2009-10. My heartiest wishes for the success of our tennure With regards, DGN DR SAGA ,INDIA dist 3202

At 10:01AM on 29 April 2008, Rtn. Rodan de la Rosa wrote: Congratulations !!!!! May your leadership and experience brings all the Glory in your upcoming presidency.. Greetings from rotary club of Candelaria, District 3820

At 8:22AM on 10 April 2008, Rotary Club of Chilakaluripet wrote: Congratulations from all the members of RC Chilakaluripet, RI District 3150. Hope the Rotary Flag will fly at new heights under your dynamic leadership. Let us all serve for a better society.

At 9:44AM on 8 April 2008, ch. kishore kumar wrote: Hearty congratulations. Look forward to serve the soceity under yr leadership as dg of ri dist 3020, india

At 9:02AM on 10 March 2008, Rtn Ric Canham wrote: Many congratulations on a well-deserved appointment. I hope as President nominee 2009-2010 for my Club, Wrington Vale District 1200 we will be able to meet, maybe even a visit.

At 9:19AM on 10 March 2008, Tony Quinn DGN D1200 wrote: Looking forward to working with you for a better Rotary and a better world

At 9:10AM on 25 February 2008, DGN Rtn. Prem Aggarwal 2009-10 wrote: My captain 2009-10 Kindly accept my congratulations on being elected as RI president 2009-10. My heartiest wishes for the success of our tennure With regards, DGN Prem Aggarwal

At 11:10AM on 28 January 2008, vittoba madhusudan wrote: hearty congratulations. i assure on behalf of my president 2008/2009 that we will do our best to see through all your projects, in addition to our ongoing projects.bestwishes for a successful year inthe office. Rtn vittoba madhusudan RI 3200 Rotary club of coimbatore uptown

At 8:36AM on 18 January 2008, Mubasher Butt wrote: You have the vision and you are the one who can do more for ROTARACT. all of us need to strengthen the youth of Rotary i.e. Rotaract , Regards, RC Faisalabad, District 3270 (Pakistan)

At 11:08AM on 16 January 2008, Geoff Shelmerdine wrote: My dear Rotarian friend John. I am confident that I can speak for the Rotarians in RIBI and especially my own District of 1050 when I say how proud we are that you will be our world leader in 2009-10. Thanks to Rotary my wife and I met you and your dear wife and we are honoured that our friendship has flourished ever since. We send our very best wishes for a successful year in office and may you both be happy and healthy. Rtn. Geoff Shelmerdine. D1050 DG 2005-6

At 8:53AM on 14 January 2008, Manik Pawar wrote: Hearty Congrats & ALL THE BEST. Looking forward to a great year 2009-10, When you will be leading Rotary worldwide. I will be President of our club, RC Gulbarga North RI Dist 3160, India. One of our Club member Neville Irani will be Ist Governor from our club for RI Dist3160. All the Best again.

At 8:52AM on 14 January 2008, Rtn. Alok Gupta wrote: Rotary Club of Ghaziabad Shatabdi, R.I.District 3010, Delhi.India congratulate to Rtn.John Kenny for nominating for R.I. President (09-10). All members wish him successful Presidency and looking forward a new dimiantion in rotary.

At 9:28AM on 9 January 2008, Narasimha Malkhedkar wrote: Hearty Congratulations. A new Roatarian like me will look forward to your with much hope & expectations. We are with you. Lead us from the front to make the year 2009-10 a memorable one. ALL THE BEST.

At 9:27AM on 9 January 2008, Neville Irani wrote: Hearty CONGRATULATIONS on being selected to lead Rotary worldwide in the year 2009-10. I am personally honoured since I will be the Governor for the year 2009-10 for RI Dist 3160. Looking forward for a purposeful & fruitful association in the years to come.

At 9:22AM on 9 January 2008, CHETAN AGGARWAL DGN 2009-2010 RID 3080 wrote: Congratulations! from Rotary Club of Roopnagar RID 3080 and Rotary International District 3080 (INDIA). We are looking forward to work under your leadership and also request you to kindly make sure to visit our RID 3080 during your tenure.

At 9:20AM on 7 January 2008, Wilfredo P. Buluran wrote: Congrats from the Rotary Club of Norzagaray Philippines.We hope you will visit our district 3770 during your term.GOD BLESS!!!

At 9:02AM on 28 December 2007, Dr Surajit Sahu Dist 3260 wrote: Dear Rtn John Kenny, Warm Christmas Greetings and Congratulations on being selected as the official candidate for RI President 2009-2010 I hope and PRAY to God Almighty that with your Legal , secular and religious background you will take the Rotary International to a much greater heights for the Glory of God, and for the cause of humanity at large. Hope you will pay a visit to our Dist 3260 In India during your tenure.

At 9:13AM on 27 December 2007, Rtn.Hector Tuazon-RCPT3790 wrote: Congratulations in behalf of Rotary Club of Poblacion Tarlac, District 3790, Philippines. We wish you a successful service year and we know that you will be a great leader.

At 9:12AM on 27 December 2007, Rtn Deepak B. Modgekar wrote: Dear Rtn Kenny, Congrats and best wishes from Rotary Club of New Panvel, India Dist 3130 for a scintillating and sparkling tenure.

At 9:05AM on 26 December 2007, Rtn.N.M.Abdul Jabbar wrote: Your Rotary Year will be a glorious and all your Humanitarian Projects will be sucessful.

At 8:28AM on 26 December 2007, FRANCE AUGUSTIN wrote: Congratulations and Be great Rotary Club Rose Belle ,Mauritius ( 9220 )

At 8:27AM on 26 December 2007, D.Sitaram wrote: Hearty Congratulations!!!

At 8:31AM on 26 December 2007, Rtn PP Basappa.A wrote: Dear Rtn Kenny Congratulations & we Banashankarites wish you succesful presidency during the Rotary year 2009-10. Members of Rotary Bangalore Banashankari.

At 8:41AM on 26 December 2007, PP Rtn. Dr. Sanjeev M. Bajaj wrote: Dear Rtn. Kenny, My Rotary Club of Mudki, Punjab, India join me while congratulating you over your nomination as RIPN and wish you a very fruitful tenure as RIP.

At 8:40AM on 26 December 2007, chary s. misa wrote: From the Rotary Club of Loyola Heights, Q.C., District 3780, Philippines, congratulations and all the best on your term

At 8:37AM on 26 December 2007, PDG RUSSELL DAGGETT wrote: An excellent choice

At 11:27AM on 19 December 2007, Rtn. Vinay B. Toprani wrote: Res. Rtn.Kenny Congratulations & Wish you a succesful presidency during Rotary year 2009-10

At 10:19AM on 17 December 2007, Rtn.Ravikiran Kulkarni wrote: Dear Rtn.Kenny Wish you a succesful presidency during Rotary year 2009-10

At 10:15AM on 17 December 2007, Pure Lozada wrote: Congratulations in bahalf of Rotary Club of Cosmopolitan Cubao, District 3780, Philippines. May you have the wonderful year of service that you so desire to devote.

At 9:31AM on 17 December 2007, Danny Low wrote: Congratulations from Australia!

At 9:28AM on 17 December 2007, keshab shah wrote: Congratulation to John Kenny for being nominated RIP for 2009-2010.Wish u a succesful tenure & all the best wishes. With best regards, Your's in Rotary. PP K.B.Shah RC|Kathmandu-North Nepal

At 9:20AM on 17 December 2007, Rtn.Padmanabhan.P.k. wrote: Heartiest Congratulation!!! Best of luck and wish a great and successful year from Rotary Club of Calicut Metropolis ,kerala,India., R I District 3200.,&Hope to see U in RI convention in LA. Rtn.P.K.Padmanabhan.

At 4:05PM on 12 December 2007, Rotr. Aborisade Olaoluwa wrote: Just to wish him the best.And hope to serve with him as DRR during his year. One day I will be nominated as RI like this.

At 11:08AM on 10 December 2007, Carol Toomey wrote: Congratulations! I am excited that we will be working together. As one of your 530 District Governors in 2009-2010, I will be ready to do what needs to be done to help others less fortunate than us. Please feel free to call on me to help you make your year a success.

At 12:17PM on 10 December 2007, Rtn. Dilip K. Srivastava wrote: All the best. Members of Rotary Club of Ranchi Central RI Dist. 3250,including DGN Anil Singh & President(2009-10) is waiting for the wonderful service year under your great leadership-

At 10:49AM on 7 December 2007, Ajay Agarwal wrote: Congratulations and best wishes to RIPN John and hope he brings the Scottish geniality and camaraderie into full play as he leads Rotary .

At 10:18AM on 6 December 2007, BINOD kHAITAN wrote: Rotary is wonderfully blessed to have John Kenny from RIBI as President Nominee 2009-10. Let us continue to give our best towards SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

At 10:05AM on 6 December 2007, John Salyers wrote: I will be president of my club 09-10, Florence, Ky; Dennis McEvoy from our club will be District Governor 09-10, District 6740. I am looking forward to that year for great things fromRI, District 6740 and Florence. It will be a great year to be a Rotarian. They are great things to be done in Rotary around the World. GOOD LUCK.

At 3:49PM on 5 December 2007, PP Roy Odsinada wrote: Congratulations! Looking forward to your year of Service Above Self. As a fellow Jaycee, we say "Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life." - Rotary Club of Ayala Heights D3780 Quezon City, Philippines

At 9:35AM on 5 December 2007, M Khairul Alam wrote: Heartiest Congratulation!!! Best of luck and wish a great and successful year from Rotary Club of Dilkusha,Dhaka, Bangladesh, R I District 3280

At 9:34AM on 5 December 2007, Ajoy Chatterjee, DG 2009-2010 wrote: Dear Rtn. Keeny: i wish to congratulate you from District 5580 and at the same time I would like to extend an invitation to Mrs. Keeny and you to visit our District Conference at Winnipeg, on May 13-16, 2010. Best of luck

At 9:30AM on 5 December 2007, N.SRINIVASAN wrote: I wish you a great year as R.I president. from cheenu srinivasan dist . 3200-india.

At 9:29AM on 5 December 2007, PP Terry Ng wrote: Rtn John Kenny was instrumental in helping to guide Singapore through the 1999 RI Conference. He showed great tact, wisdom and foresight in the way he handled his responsibilities. This indicates to me that he will be a great leader for the Rotary organisation. My congratulations, John, on your appointment.

At 9:38AM on 4 December 2007, pp perry peralta wrote: Congratulations! best of luck! hope you visit us. fr RC of Plaridel D3770 Bulacan Philippines

At 9:38AM on 4 December 2007, R.Jambulingam wrote: Congrats. Best of Luck and look forward for more support on Humanity. From the Rotary Club of Madras West, district 3230.

At 5:45PM on 3 December 2007, Mubasher Butt wrote: Best of luck and more success. please do more for ROTARACT. From Rotary Cub Faisalabad, District 3270

At 9:29AM on 3 December 2007, Massimo FRANCO wrote: Congratulation !!! From all members of Rotary Club of Napoli District 2100 (ITALIA) Good luck for successful service year. Massimo FRANCO President-Elect Designate 2009/2010 Rotary Club Napoli

At 10:38AM on 3 December 2007, Massimo FRANCO wrote: Congratulation !!! From all members of Rotary Club of Napoli District 2100 (ITALIA) Good luck for successful service year. Massimo FRANCO President-Elect Designate 2009/2010 Rotary Club Napoli

At 11:07AM on 27 November 2007, Dr Gautam Jahagirdar wrote: All the best. Hope theyear 2009-10 will be a great year for you & also for our club RC Gulbarga North RID 3160 will have its first Governor Rtn. Neville Irani.

At 11:04AM on 8 November 2007, Edgardo L. dela Cruz wrote: Dear Rtn John Kenny, on behalf of RC Tuguegarao, Disatrict 3770. I wish you goodluck. From Rotaray Club of Tuguegarao,District 3770

At 12:41PM on 7 November 2007, Edgardo L. dela Cruz wrote: Dear Rtn John Kenny, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Tuguegarao, District 3770. I wish to congratulate and wish you good luck and great success.

At 12:40PM on 7 November 2007, PE Carlo Poliah, Mauritius, District 9220 wrote: Congratulations, I sincerely hope that you will try, if possible, during your mandate to come and visit us Rotarians in Mauritius. I'll make sure to be at the airport to greet you.

At 12:02PM on 5 November 2007, PDG Wibowo Kusumadi wrote: Congratulation, I hope you will lead Rotary more attractive and do more service work around the world

At 12:03PM on 5 November 2007, SHANMUGAVEL S wrote: CONGRATS.

At 4:58PM on 31 October 2007, PRES JANE M BINAYUG wrote: CONGRATULATIONS! YOU WILL SURELY BE A GREAT LEADER TO THE ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THE ROTARY. REST ASSURED OF OUR FULL SUPPORT TO YOUR LEADERSHIP. FROM: RC TUGUEGARAO RAINBOW DISTRICT 3770 PHILIPPINES, GOD BLESS.

At 4:58PM on 31 October 2007, ipp fe p quibol wrote: YOU WILL BE A GREAT LEADER! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP, I SALUTE YOU JOHN. GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES, RC TUGUEGARAO RAINBOW

At 11:06AM on 30 October 2007, sarjiv patel wrote: on behalg of the Rotary Club of Indore, R.I.District 3040, M.P.India i congretulate Rtn.John Kenny for selecting highest Post of R.I. and We wish him successful Presidency and looking forward a new dimiantion in rotary in his tenure as R.I.President

At 4:52PM on 29 October 2007, RTn. PP. Dr. Harsha Marsinghe, R/C Panduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka District 3220 wrote: Dear Rtn. John Kenny, We wish you successful RI Presidency and looking forward for your support in servicng poor people in this district

At 10:30AM on 30 October 2007, RTn. PP. Dr. Harsha Marsinghe, R/C Panduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka District 3220 wrote: Dear Rtn. John Kenny, We wish you successful RI Presidency and looking forward for your support in servicng poor people in this district

At 10:30AM on 30 October 2007, Rtn.PP. Dr. Harsha Marasinghe, R/C Oanduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka , District 3220 wrote: Dear Rtn. John Kenny, On behalf of all Rotarians in Sri Lanka, I congratulate you and wish you for great success in your year. We are looking forawrd your support in conducting humanitarian services in this disatrict,

At 2:53AM on 18 October 2007, DGE DINANATH LOHIA , Dist 3240 wrote: On behalf of each and every Rotary family member of District 3240 wishing you to be a great achiever of global problems through Rotary Service during your tenure. Dear John Kenny, may I invite you at our Dist. Conference (9th January,2009) at Durgapur,West Bengal, India.?

At 1:02PM on 15 October 2007, Dr Deepak Purohit DGN 09/10 wrote: Dear Rtn John Kenny, On behalf of all the Rotarians of dist 3130, India, I congratulate you and take this occasion to invite you to our district in your tenure. All the Best.

At 12:55PM on 13 October 2007, Jean-Pierre DUROU wrote: Félicitations, je suis trés heureux de cette nomination, mes meilleurs voeux de succès. JP. DUROU - PDG D.1740 2005-2006

At 10:02AM on 11 October 2007, Vic Pitcher President rotary club of Newton Stewart wrote: From the far-flung southwestern reaches of District 1020, all Newton Stewart Rotarians send their congratulations and best wishes

At 6:04AM on 11 October 2007, Rtn. AMAR U. RAJURKAR wrote: From all members of Rotary Club Of Akola Central District 3030 (INDIA) wish Rtn. John Kenny all the very best and hope that he takes ROTARY to new heights....

At 4:38AM on 11 October 2007, Rtn Iftikhar Ahmed wrote: District 3270 (Pakistan) will support your plans for the welfare of Humanity and world peace. Best of Luck and good wishes for 2009 - 10.

At 4:32AM on 11 October 2007, Rtn Mian Shujja Ashraf wrote: The Experience of Rtn. John Kenny will support Rotary objectives. Wish him best of Luck for 2009 -10. He will get full support from Pakistan District 3270.

At 3:44AM on 11 October 2007, Navjit Singh Aulakh wrote: Rtn John Kenny wealth of professional experience makes him excellent choice for RI President. Good luck for successful service year.

At 12:13PM on 10 October 2007, SHITTU WAHEED wrote: wishing you a happy service year,i will like to be associated with you by serving in your rotaract committee.pls how do i contact you?

At 12:12PM on 10 October 2007, rayaprolu venkateswararao wrote: from india district 3020 hope he will take rotary international into great hights

At 10:47AM on 10 October 2007, rotr.chinonso oranekwulu(rotaebsuth) wrote: looking forward to better service to humanity. for service to humanity is the bestwork of life!and the greatest treasures lie in human personality.

At 10:18AM on 9 October 2007, Darren Sequeira wrote: An excellent choice for president-nominee.

At 9:02AM on 9 October 2007, Diethart Goos PDG District 1890 wrote: AS EUROPEANS WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE JOHN KENNY AS COMING PRESIDENT-NOMINEE

At 8:44PM on 8 October 2007, Adriana wrote: El Presi 2009-2010

At 11:57AM on 8 October 2007, RTN. AGWAGOM VIN wrote: WISHING YOU A GREAT SERVICE YEAR.

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